The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,500
€ 38,700
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
1448
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1448 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.82 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
595 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
141.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
